BETHESDA, Maryland, April 23 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following faculty news: By Ian Neligh Two Uniformed Services University (USU) faculty members were recognized this week by the American College of Physicians (ACP) for their impact on medicine. Dr. Paige Waterman and Dr. Naomi Aronson were both bestowed the prestigious Master designation of the American College of Physicians. Every year, the ACP recognizes a select few who have "integrity, positions of honor, impact  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 23 -- Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following news release: Arizona schools chief Tom Horne has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Michael Cardona urging him to abandon his threat to shut down Grand Canyon University and instead meet with school leadership to iron out their differences. Horne describes Cardona's recent threat made before the U.S. House Appropriations committee as unworthy of his position as a Cabinet secreta  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 23 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: On Sunday, April 21, the City of Alexandria's Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) and AlexRenew, Alexandria's wastewater authority, presented the 2024 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award to Scott Knudsen and Jennifer Pease. The two are known for co-managing their biannual native plant sale and grassroots efforts to educate their community about sustainable landscaping. Reb  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, the Department of Defense announced the Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards winners for 2024. The awards recognize installations, teams and individuals for their exceptional achievements in effective environmental management strategies that enhance installation resilience and mission readiness. "Understanding that installations built, and natural environments strongly imp  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 -- The U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research issued the following news release: By Rebecca Ward Student engineering teams from Princeton, Washington College and the University of Alabama have won first place in their respective events at the "Promoting Electric Propulsion" (PEP) boat races, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE). In just six years, this electric boat-building competition has grown from a   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's celebration of Earth Day, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today recognized transit agencies that are taking innovative approaches to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These transit agencies participate in FTA's Sustainable Transit for a Healthy Planet Climate Challenge, which encourage  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of eight attorneys general to defend a crucial provision of Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Materiality Provision, which prevents the disenfranchisement of voters for making immaterial errors - meaning those that should have no effect - on voting paperwork. The coalition filed an amicus brief (https://www.marylandattorn  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 23 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Governor Wes Moore today visited the Maryland Department of the Environment's headquarters in Baltimore in celebration of Earth Day. During the visit, the governor discussed the agency's work to combat climate change, reduce pollution, and promote environmental stewardship. Governor Moore also participated in a ceremonial tree planting and signed an executive order (https://governor  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, April 23 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: New multi-engine training system brings modernized training, prepares pilots for advanced aircraft in fleet The U.S. Navy received the first two operational T-54A multi-engine training system aircraft last week at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas. The T-54A will replace the aging T-44C Pegasus aircraft, which will begin sundown within six months. The T-54A features a pressurized   more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, April 23 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: By Patrick Gordon, NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Officer Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Isaiah Mercado is no stranger to high-stress scenarios. As a Navy armament weapons support equipment technician with Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Detachment Patuxent River (NMCLANT DET Pax) his duties include supporting both air- and surface-launched weapons by performing intermediate level main  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 23 -- The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center issued the following news: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) Chief Operating Officer Adam J. Straight was recognized as a "Power 20" honoree in a recent Tourism and Hospitality issue of New Orleans CityBusiness, a weekly business newspaper. A special section published quarterly, each Power 20 edition represents a different industry and features 20 of the most influential leaders in that  more

TRIANGLE, Virginia, April 23 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on April 22, 2024, to commemorate Earth Day: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Thank you, Za'Nyia, for sharing your story that embodies the spirit of Earth Day. On this day 54 years ago, with literally toxic rivers burning, air filled with pollution, millions of Americans from every age and background rallied together to stand for our environment and for future generations. I got to know Sena  more